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doesn't that make you wonder about the future of JC? That's another PG/SG. Plus Rose spends alot of time at SG. We all know that Jerry likes to alwasy draft big guys every draft and I would have thought for sure he would have gone with a SF because of the uncertainty of Eddies toe and than he always likes a PF every draft. It sure makes you wonder about JC's future.

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Roger Mason is the next Trenton Hassell. Classic Krause pick. Looks to have scored well in every field JK would test for. Does make you wonder about Crawfords security. Maybe it's the first time Krause is actually going stand pat

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Maybe this is a sign that Krause will be taking offers for both Crawford and Fizer. I was really wanting a SF. I really hope Erob and Rose stay healthy because I don't know if I can handle watching Hoiberg or Hassell guarding 6-8 and 6-9 guys again.

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Roger Mason, Jr. is a very solid pick. He's AJ Guyton with size and the ability to play the point in a pinch. Although he didn't shoot a high percentage from the field last season, make no mistake - this dude can shoot -- and pass -- and defend.

Baxter is Micheal Ruffin with an offensive game. He won't be looked upon to be a scorer, but he at least will be able to put the ball in the hole, where Ruff couldn't put it in Lake Michigan.

The Bulls will listen to offers for both Crawford and Fizer, however, I believe, in order for someone to get JCraw, they better come to the table with something very good. Fizer on the other hand, could be had for a more reasonable price.

Maybe the decrease his Junior season was because they made him the PG. Maight have left him with the ball in his hand when he needed to jack up a shot due to time expiring? I like the idea of having Crawford, Jay, Rose, Hassell, and Mason (maybe even Freddy?) behind the arc making sure that Eddy, Tyson, and Fizer have plenty of room to work inside. Also, those five perimeter players have all shown an ability to PASS THE ROCK. Imagine the breaks this team could run!

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Mason isn't redundant because he is a multi-position player like Crawford. He is actually very similar to Jamal, without as many PG skills... Hoiberg is IR material and Richardson is gone... In fact, all of our FA's are likely gone...

I'm kinda glad we didn't draft Grizzard. There is a reason he fell so low. Have you noticed that he has basically been the same player for 3 years? He hasn't improved, which might show his true character and unwillingness to work hard. Krause takes good character players.....

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taken from:
tribs "Crawford's future goes up in the air
Point guard may change positions or leave in trade"
by K.C. Johnson

Second helpings: The Bulls wanted to keep their interest in second-round pick Mason such a secret that they worked him out privately last Sunday, according to a team source. Management sees Mason as an ideal fit because he can play both guard positions and is a strong defender.

"When I talked to Jay, he said [Mason] was the best competitor he had played against all year," Krause said.

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Mason almost single handedly beat Duke during William's sophmore season.

He is a solid player that really is a SG with good handles who makes good decisions. Expect him to play very little PG in the NBA.

He has a quick and very nice stroke. His defense is not up to what I saw from Hassel this year but he is a quality 2. I would not say he was a lock but I think he fits in nicely with the Bulls who from looking at last years numbers need outside shooting.

Decent pick because he fits with the Bulls though I believe there were better players on the board.

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I think he obviously worked out well in their "private" session and I really like the pick. I'm not sure there was much better out there because we are obviously looking to address the frontcourt via Free Agency...

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Originally posted by KC
I think he obviously worked out well in their "private" session and I really like the pick. I'm not sure there was much better out there because we are obviously looking to address the frontcourt via Free Agency...

Exactly KC, and it makes sense to address the front court via Free Agency as opposed to the draft, bcs we need someone with experience to help mentor and protect Chandler and Curry. I don't see taking Baxter as addressing this need, because of his limited athleticism. We need someone who can defend, board, and not back down when they get hit, or perhaps more importantly, will stand-up for Chan and Curry when they get hit.

Although Oakley was a mess, I like having him out there because you knew he was going to try to protect the youngin's from physical and verbal abuse. We need someone like that in our front-court.

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A good link to check-out last season's box scores and write-ups for the Univ of Virginia Basketball team. Had no idea who this kid was when his name was announced, but the more I hear/read about him, the more I like him. But where does he get his minutes, is what I'd like to know? And where are the vets that we so desperately need to tutor our back court?